The New York Times published an interesting article on the high risk of depression among new parents. While we are now more aware of depression in mothers after delivery and making greater efforts to screen for postpartum depression, the article points out that both parents are at risk for depression and that the risk extends [...]
Tag Archives: MOTHERS Act
MOTHERS Act Becomes Law
March 29, 2010 – 10:35 am
As part of the landmark health insurance reform bill that passed Congress on Monday, the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act – legislation sponsored by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) – will become law. The legislation will establish a comprehensive federal commitment to combating postpartum depression through new research, education initiatives and voluntarily support service programs. [...]
Postpartum Depression Legislation Still Needs Your Support
April 14, 2009 – 11:11 am
Several weeks ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act by a significant bipartisan minority. The bill is now off to the Senate, where it sits in the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee awaiting markup. While the bill was passed in the House and has gained the support of many [...]
MOTHERS Act Legislation Faces Opposition
June 4, 2008 – 11:13 am
The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act — named for an Illinois woman who committed suicide three months after giving birth — was approved by the House of Representatives in October. This article from the North Jersey Record reports that the legislation has been held up in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee. Opposition [...]
Show Your Support for Postpartum Depression Legislation
May 2, 2008 – 12:04 pm
Please sign this online petition to support passage of The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act. A companion bill passed in the House of Representatives last fall to a nearly unanimous bipartisan vote. Democratic Senators Obama and Clinton both support this legislation along with Republican Senators including Olympia Snowe of Maine. Please help us gain our [...]
Support the MOTHERS Act by Calling Your Senator
October 24, 2007 – 1:27 pm
BlogHer, Postpartum Support International (PSI), and Postpartum Progress are joining forces and asking that you take action to help the MOTHERS Act advance to the Senate floor with the support of as many Senators as possible. What is the MOTHERS Act? The Moms Opportunity to Access Help, Education, Research and Support for Postpartum Depression Act, [...]
